YMECI Honored With the Haitian Community Service and Solidarity Award

We are so grateful to share that YMECI received the Haitian Community Service and Solidarity Award from LORI, the Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants, at its 2026 Annual Banquet, One Louisiana, One Table.

The award was presented on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Catholic Life Center in Baton Rouge, during an evening that brought together families, volunteers, partners, and community leaders from the many cultures that call Louisiana home.

In sharing the news, LORI said this recognition reflects the gratitude of its board, its staff, and most importantly, the refugee and immigrant families whose lives have been touched by YMECI’s work.

This honor belongs to everyone who has given their time, their gifts, and their hearts to serve alongside us: our volunteers, our partners, our supporters, and the families who trust us.

Thank you, LORI, for this recognition, and thank you to our community for showing up for one another. We give all glory to God, and we’re more inspired than ever to keep growing and serving families across Louisiana.

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